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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region

88 Schools Ranked

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 88 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
886 Total Awards
$19,470 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Southern New Hampshire University to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the New England Region . Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 886 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at SNHU. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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641 Total Awards
$24,060 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a great place for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. MCPHS University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 641 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that MCPHS University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 45% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
553 Total Awards
$21,546 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 88 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Simmons University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 553 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Simmons is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
494 Total Awards
$52,170 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at Harvard University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the New England Region . Harvard is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 494 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Harvard does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Harvard University Report

#5

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
458 Total Awards
$59,418 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 458 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Boston U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
365 Total Awards

Sacred Heart University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Sacred Heart University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that handed out 365 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Sacred Heart. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
363 Total Awards
$29,405 Average Tuition & Fees

Regis College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Weston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 363 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Regis College. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
329 Total Awards

Yale University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 329 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Yale. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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291 Total Awards
$23,510 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 291 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

#10

American Sentinel University

Aurora, Connecticut
318 Total Awards
$6,920 Average Tuition & Fees

American Sentinel University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. American Sentinel University is located in Aurora, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 318 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Since the graduate programs at American Sentinel University are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#11

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
247 Total Awards
$29,352 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New England came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Biddeford, Maine, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 247 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UNE. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of New England Report

#11

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
247 Total Awards

Bay Path University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Bay Path is a private not-for-profit institution located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 247 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Bay Path is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#13

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston, Massachusetts
242 Total Awards
$72,985 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, MGH Institute of Health Professions did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 242 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at MGH Institute of Health Professions are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#14

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
197 Total Awards
$55,216 Average Tuition & Fees

Tufts University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Medford, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 197 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Tufts does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
192 Total Awards
$32,722 Average Tuition & Fees

Boston College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 192 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Boston College does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 66% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Boston College

#16

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
187 Total Awards
$19,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Lesley University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 187 students in 2020-2021.

Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Lesley are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#17

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
166 Total Awards
$20,340 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Quinnipiac University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 166 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Quinnipiac does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 52% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
150 Total Awards
$32,444 Average Tuition & Fees

Merrimack College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Merrimack is a private not-for-profit institution located in North Andover, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 150 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Merrimack does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
148 Total Awards
$31,910 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Emerson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Emerson is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 148 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Emerson does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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142 Total Awards
$16,352 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. UNH is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 142 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UNH does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Report

#21

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
137 Total Awards
$59,283 Average Tuition & Fees

Dartmouth College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 137 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Dartmouth. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
135 Total Awards
$20,325 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Connecticut came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 135 students in 2020-2021.

Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UCONN. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Connecticut Report

#23

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts
132 Total Awards

Cambridge College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Cambridge College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 132 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Cambridge College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Cambridge College Report

#24

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
124 Total Awards
$16,251 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. UMass Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 124 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UMass Amherst. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Report

#25

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
120 Total Awards
$62,083 Average Tuition & Fees

Brown University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Brown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 120 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Brown does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 59% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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